State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Kessler

SUMMERS, Justice.

The Oklahoma Bar Association brings this disciplinary proceeding against Paul Kessler, a lawyer. The Professional Responsibility Tribunal recommends disbarment. Kessler, after the hearing was held on the first of two pending complaints, filed his resignation. This Court must consider whether Kessler’s resignation should be accepted. The Bar Association urges that we refuse the resignation and order disbarment. If we refuse the resignation, we must determine whether discipline is appropriate.

Kessler is no stranger to disciplinary proceedings. On January 10, 1978, he was…